The Canopy Express trucks looked nice and one went for a high price ($82K).

That beige Suburban and canoe looks very nice. Its price was pretty high compared to nicely restored Suburbans in recent years. It is odd that someone did that much good work yet did not restore to original colors, even though they say they were careful with those details.

" . . correct color combination of Sahara Beige with Regal Maroon pinstripe detail . . " and " . . use as little brightwork as possible due to a shortage of nickel caused by the Korean war . . "

Nonetheless, it is a real pretty Suburban (and boat).
http://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1953-CHEVROLET-SUBURBAN-CARRYALL-178539

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1952-CHEVROLET-SUBURBAN-STATION-WAGON-178538

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1948-CHEVROLET-3100-COCA-COLA-WAGON-178576

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1949-CHEVROLET-CANOPY-EXPRESS-178537

Tim
1954Advance-Design.com
1954 3106 Carryall Suburban
1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic
The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.